Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Bunyan
//ˈbənjən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19226 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
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Bunyan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bunyan |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
Bunyan through the decades
- Bunyan peaked in 1922, when 10 babies were named Bunyan in the US.
- The 1910s were Bunyan's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.